On the first day of voting, 158 Wayne County residents submitted ballots in person at the courthouse or by mail. In-person absentee voting began Tuesday, Oct. 6, at Wayne County Courthouse, 301 E. Main St., Richmond. All registered Hoosiers can vote for secretary of state, comptroller and treasurer, and their U.S. representative in Congress. Wayne […]
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Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
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Wayne County leads state in measles cases
Wayne County’s confirmed measles case count has increased by two cases after staying steady for about two weeks, and health officials have clarified how they arrived at that number. According to Indiana Department of Health, Wayne County’s measles case count grew to eight on Friday, Oct. 9. Indiana’s measles dashboard shows 30 known measles cases […]
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Flood notebook: Bluegrass brings in the green
Cambridge City Public Library’s Sept. 25 bluegrass benefit concert raised more than $1,000 for Wayne County flood survivors. Library staff delivered proceeds to Wayne County Foundation for its Wayne County Cares Fund. Flood survivors can apply to their township trustee for funds toward expenses. Amounts vary by trustee; some have distributed more than $750 to […]
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Townships paying new firefighter stipends
Wayne County townships are preparing 2027 budgets while absorbing a new state firefighter-pay mandate, rising training costs, looming merger decisions and flood relief on top of regular poverty assistance. Jackson Township, serving Cambridge City and Western Wayne County, discussed these issues Sept. 30 at a public hearing on its proposed 2027 budget. No residents attended. […]
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‘We will hold high expectations’
While several schools made gains, results of newly revised Indiana standardized tests show many students in Wayne County schools still struggle with English and math skills. Indiana Department of Education shared the spring’s Indiana Learning Evaluation and Readiness Network, or ILEARN, results on Sept. 25. Statewide, 42% of students in grades 3-8 were proficient in […]
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Accurate electric meters could zap payment gap
After reviewing the town’s 2027 budget, much of the discussion at Centerville council’s work session revolved around replacing a stolen Flock camera and inaccurate electric meters. The latter might increase some customers’ bills. Budget Council conducted a public hearing for the 2027 budget during the Sept. 28 workshop, but no residents spoke. Clerk-Treasurer Sarah Rice […]
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Flood relief moves into next phase
Found money and a celebration of new friendships were part of the final day of operations for Cambridge City’s flood relief center. On Sept. 30, a man drove into the parking lot of Cambridge City Christian Church’s ministry center, and asked where to donate money to flood relief. He’d found $20 and decided the church […]
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Flood notebook: Lumpy’s, antique fair return
A Cambridge City gathering spot is reopening, long-term recovery efforts are starting, assistance deadlines are nearing, and emergency management staff are visiting the county. Downtown momentum Known for breaded tenderloin sandwiches, hearty breakfasts and other comfort food, Lumpy’s Cafe reopened Oct. 3 after extensive repairs from Aug. 12 flood damage. Nearly 900 likes have been […]
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Voting begins at courthouse
Shortly after the calendar flipped to October, voters could begin casting ballots for the November election. In-person absentee voting began Tuesday, Oct. 6, at Wayne County Courthouse, 301 E. Main St., Richmond. The ballot includes races where all Hoosiers get a say, such as secretary of state, comptroller and treasurer, and their U.S. representative in […]
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CACS’ flood makeup plans change
Centerville-Abington Community Schools will be able to make up the instructional days missed because of August flooding during regular school hours this fall. Superintendent Mike McCoy said Indiana Department of Education initially denied all schools’ waiver requests. However, he met with DOE officials and they discussed possible ways to get the three snow makeup days […]